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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art Steve McConnell
Publisher: Microsoft Press

I introduced in last june book Code Complete 2 by same author – it is suggested reading for developers. Calibration and historical data. A great book that helps detail many different techniques used to improve software estimation is by Steve McConnell, titled “Software Estimation, Demystifying the Black Art”. Measures for Excellence: Reliable Software On Time, Within Budget, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Yourdon Press. Software Estimation – Demystifying the Black Art is another masterpiece by Steve McConnell. The contrast with Steve McConnell's latest book, Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art couldn't be clearer. Strict control is something that matters a lot on relatively useless projects and much less on useful projects. The title alone shows how difficult it can be. McConnell describes the difference between science and art of estimation. In: Software Estimation - Demystifying the black art. He describes about 90% accuracy, the value of historical data and politics. Software Estimation: Demystifying a Black Art. Instead, it will show you the graphs related to software estimation that you should be familiar with. Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices. Describes lots of factors we normally overlook during estimation. See also Tom DeMarco's article where he says. Steve McConnell is the best-selling author of Code Complete and Rapid Development, winners of Software Development's Jolt award as well as Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art, and other titles. Steve McConnell, Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art.